Job Description

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

The Sample Selector is responsible for selecting sample books that meet all Lakeside Book Company standards and tolerances and fulfill all customer requirements. Perform visual inspection of printed materials for defects, such as loose, torn, or wrinkled pages, backbone off center, incorrect bindings,

incorrect book cases, pagination, correct stamping, stickering, etc. Follow inspection checklists, and record any identified defects and course of actions in an Access database. Ensure that the products meet quality conformance specified by the customer. Provide notification to manufacturing management of all known or found defects. The Sample Selector will put nonconforming product on Hold until all the necessary approvals are received.

Starting Rate: $19.15

Hours: 12-hour Night shift 5pm-5am: Mon-Wed, every other Thur; overtime as required

Location: 2347 Kratzer Rd; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 and 1025 Willow Springs Rd; Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Responsibilities

• Print out and follow forecasts to verify that sample loads are received in the sample area.
• Print out paperwork from COMN system, such as Sample DI’s, and follow all instructions on the DI to ensure that the correct quantity of books are selected and all special instructions are followed.
• Perform certain operations in COMN – modify container contents, move containers in and out of sample location, etc.
• Follow all guidelines for selecting Conventional casebound, softcover sample books, Digital sample books, inspecting F&G’s and ensure that books and other items inspected/selected are free of all defects.
• Perform minor repairs or corrections to books where minor variations can be corrected.
• Inform manufacturing management when defects are found and determine if rejection and/or sorts are needed.
• Must maintain and be familiar with a file of all published manufacturing Quality tolerances.
• Must maintain and be familiar with a file of all customer specific Quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary.
• Ability to do basic mathematics and have sound mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to read and write in English and interpret written instructions and manuals.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to speak to all levels of management as well as in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a rotating shift, and overtime as needed
• Must be in good standing with no current final warnings
• Must meet minimum requirements stated above

At Lakeside Book Company, we value craftsmanship and collaboration by encouraging employees to improve their skills and capabilities. To that end, in addition to meeting the qualification requirements for this position, preference will be given to candidates who agree to participate in cross-training which includes achieving qualified status within the position and assuming responsibility as a back-up to lateral and progressive roles, as needed.

Recruitment Fraud Awareness: Beware of scammers impersonating Lakeside Book Company. Legitimate recruiter emails will end in @lakesidebook.com. We will never contact you from a blocked or private number, recruit through online chat platforms, or require payment or purchases as a condition of employment. Please verify suspicious communications through our official company website.

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

Recruitment Fraud Awareness: Beware of scammers impersonating Lakeside Book Company. Legitimate recruiter emails will end in @lakesidebook.com and/or @wilsonhr.com. We will never contact you from a blocked or private number, recruit through online chat platforms, or require payment or purchases as a condition of employment. Please verify suspicious communications through our official company website.